Free-agent CB Ellis Hobbs (Eagles) (neck) has not officially announced his retirement, but he is not expected to play again. The Eagles certainly won't be re-signing the cornerback and kick return specialist.

Free-agent CB Ellis Hobbs (Eagles) said he hasn't made any firm decision with regard to his playing future. After suffering a serious neck injury that ended his season and required surgery, there were reports Hobbs planned on retiring. "All I'm doing is relaxing," Hobbs said. "Because of the lockout, it's just giving me extra time to work on other things. But none of the doctors have said I need to shut it down, I need to stop playing. I myself haven't even thought about that, or going that route. I've weighed both sides of it, and I'm pretty comfortable where I am right now."

Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent CB Ellis Hobbs (neck) said he is uncertain about his future. Hobbs said the doctors have not told him can't play again despite undergoing neck surgery during the season.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Ellis Hobbs (neck) said Tuesday, Feb. 22, that he has not made a decision to retire, reports Chris McPherson, of PhiladelphiaEagles.com. "I have not made any decisions," Hobbs said in a text message to the team's official website. Hobbs has suffered two neck injuries in the past two seasons.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Ellis Hobbs (neck) will retire because of his second serious neck injury in the past two seasons, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com. This particular injury, according to a source, will end his career because it's higher up in his neck.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Ellis Hobbs (neck) likely will retire after suffering a neck injury he suffered in Week 11, a source told Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network. Hobbs also suffered a neck injury last season that ended his season. He is expected to undergo surgery on his neck this week.